About
Tucked inside Regency Square Mall in Henrico, Virginia, Click & Fish Aquatics is the kind of place where tanks stretch from floor to ceiling and every corner reveals something unexpected — a blue phantom pleco drifting past driftwood, a cluster of colorful axolotls, or a freshwater shrimp colony that would make a planted-tank devotee's heart skip. Owner Milon has built a loyal following not just through his sprawling inventory of tropical fish, live plants, snails, and invertebrates, but through his genuine investment in every customer's success. Reviewers drive over an hour — from Charlottesville and beyond — specifically for the kind of obscure and unique freshwater species you simply won't find at big box stores.
African dwarf frogs, rare plecos, and a rotating cast of unusual fish fill the densely packed rows of tanks. The live plant selection is equally impressive, with Milon offering hands-on guidance about aquascaping, substrate choices, and plant care that has turned first-time tank owners into confident hobbyists. Driftwood options are plentiful, giving aquascapers real material to work with.
What sets Click & Fish apart is the consultation experience. Milon will pull up a stool and walk you through tank setup, species compatibility, water quality, and the small details that make the difference between a struggling aquarium and a thriving one. Multiple reviewers describe him as a friend as much as a shopkeeper — someone who answers phone calls with the same patience he shows in person.
Several customers specifically mention the health and longevity of fish purchased here compared to chain store alternatives. Pricing is competitive, with some of the cheapest used tanks in the Richmond area alongside reasonable livestock prices. The store has an old-school, no-frills charm — think densely stocked aisles rather than polished showroom — that appeals to hobbyists who care more about what's in the tanks than what's on the walls.
For the Henrico freshwater community, Click & Fish is the real deal.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- ConsultationTank SetupAquascaping
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Massive freshwater selection including rare species, axolotls, and blue phantom plecos
- Owner Milon provides in-depth consultations on tank setup, aquascaping, and species compatibility
- Extensive live plant and driftwood inventory for planted tank enthusiasts
- Healthy shrimp, snails, and invertebrates at competitive prices
- Affordable used tanks alongside new livestock
From keepers
Customer reviews
“After tiring of the impersonal, rude experience at big box pet stores we stumbled across this gem hidden at Regency mall. It's a fascinating "old-school" aquarium store, with tanks stacked ceiling high and every nook and cranny filled with unique fish, amphibians, and crustaceans. I've made multiple purchases for my son's tank and we've been pleased each time. The owner is knowledgeable and passionate about the hobby, and will spend time teaching any customer about aquarium design and fish health. He really wants your pets to be as well in your home as in his tanks! Support this local small business; you'll receive better quality and service at the same price as the big stores. At the very least stop in and marvel at his selection!”
— Franklin Cormorant5.02 weeks ago“The owner was very helpful! He educated me on plants and aquascaping as well”
— So Cydney5.0a month ago“Owner is very knowledgeable and helpful.”
— Terry Cole5.0a month ago“Great place and great customer service!!! Very helpful”
— Brett Bowman5.0a month ago“Very knowledgeable and helpful”
— Chrystal V5.02 months ago“The owner is a wealth of knowledge and helped me with lots of little details to make a new tank setup a success.”
— James F5.02 months ago“Amazing place bough lots of great products and fish. I keep coming back due to the quality of the product and how healthy the fish has been. The owner is very friendly and knowledgable :)”
— nayun jang5.03 months ago“Great prices, huge inventory, well kept, owner is extremely knowledgeable and more than willing to help! Have gotten multiple fish, snails, and shrimp all fantastic! As well as some of the cheapest used tanks around!”
— Zach forbes5.03 months ago“Best fish store in town great deals and good quality fish clean water quality”
— Malik Wilson5.03 months ago“Great place!!!!”
— Kimberly Montgomery5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (804) 484-9068 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Click & Fish Aquatics.